Bernard Drainville

The hijab is unwelcome in a Quebec judge's courtroom. No one in that province is willing to douse the flames of intolerance. The federal Conservatives are flirting with the same brand of politics. And get ready for new anti-terrorism laws that haven't been properly examined by Parliament.

Makayla Sault is dead, and no one seems to have a plan to prevent it from happening again. Quebec prepares for yet another pointless "values" debate. And news flash! Rob Ford will probably run for mayor in 2018!

Sooner or later, even most violent criminals get out of jail. We don't seem to know what to do with them. Plus: Relax — the federal budget is basically balanced; a modest proposal for improved government-media relations; and a call to arms on — sigh — Quebec's "values."